The Genius of Mendeleev's Table
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Dmitri Mendeleev’s version of the periodic table was brilliant - find out why!
The Life and Death of Stars
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The life and death of stars form the chemical elements that make up Earth, making stars critical to life as we know it.
The Newest Elements on the Periodic Table
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The periodic table was last updated in 2016 with four new chemical elements. What is a chemical element? What is the atomic structure of the newest chemical elements? How did they get their names?
Meringue: The Science Behind a Wonderfully Fluffy Dessert
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Learn about the biochemistry of cooking meringue.
Na Na Na Na (Hey Hey Hey) Sodium!
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Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.
The History and Uses of Hydrogen
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Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.
A Taste of Heavy Metal
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Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.
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